Probiotics Counteract the Dangerous Side Effects of Antibiotics
New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) January 26, 2011
Dr. Anthony Azar suggests Vidazorb® probiotics to help ease discomfort. The term Antibiotic comes from the Greek “anti,” meaning against, and “bios,” meaning life. This may seem like a negative term, but the purpose of ingesting antibiotics is to end the life of the harmful bacteria in the body when it is plagued by an illness. Unfortunately, though they mean well, antibiotics aren’t able to distinguish between good and bad bacteria and end up killing off much of the essential bacteria in the digestive system along with the bad. This can lower immunity, cause gastric distress or diarrhea and lead to an increased risk of illness or infection. In women, it can also lead to a high risk of yeast infections.
Beyond that, a growing number of bacterial infections are becoming immune to what we consider “normal” antibiotics and doctors sometimes need to prescribe powerful forms of antibiotics with toxic side effects and unpredictable outcomes ranging from vision damage, hearing loss and taste perversion to tendonitis and certain brain, heart, liver and kidney disorders. The FDA labels these antibiotics with a “black box” warning, but in certain extreme cases they are still being prescribed, despite the risks.
“To combat the adverse effects from “normal” antibiotics and decrease the chance of serious side effects from the “black box” antibiotics, people on an antibiotic regimen should also take a probiotic supplement,” said New York-based Dr. Anthony Azar.
Probiotics (“pro,” meaning for, and “bios,” meaning life) are defined as live microorganisms which, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit to the individual. Everyone naturally has hundreds of trillions of bacterial microorganisms in his or her digestive system and probiotics, affectionately known as “good bugs,” help maintain a healthy balance of essential bacteria.
Doctors prescribe antibiotics for a number of common bacterial infections including acne, food poisoning, tonsillitis, eye styes, pneumonia, staph infections and many more.
“Probiotics work best when taken daily leading up to an antibiotic regimen and again for month after the prescription ends,” Commented Dr. Azar. “Introducing probiotics beforehand will help build up the good bugs so that your system can minimize any negative reaction. Continuing probiotic supplementation after taking antibiotics continues to repopulate all the good bacteria and helps bring the digestive system back into balance.”
When choosing a probiotic, Dr. Azar suggests finding one that has a high number of bacteria colony forming units (CFUs) and uses two to five key, clinical tested bacteria strains that work together to best provide health benefits. Vidazorb® carries up to 10 billion CFUs per tablet, delivering a therapeutic dose of beneficial microorganisms with each use. Also, many over-the-counter probiotics use only one bacteria strain, in insufficient amounts to make an impact.
“I recommend Vidazorb® to my patients because the chewable, non-refrigerated tablets are convenient and the strains used, including Chr. Hansen’s LA5® L. acidophilus and BB12® Bifidobacterium, are some of the most effective I’ve seen,” he said.
About Vidazorb®
Vidazorb® represents the development of superior shelf-stable, chewable probiotic formulations to provide essential support for core health needs. Research and development, together with a commitment to quality and efficacy, defines Vidazorb® as a brand of integrity and excellence. For more information, visit http://www.Vidazorb.com. For engaging, kid-friendly probiotic information, visit http://www.Zorbee.com. To learn more about the importance of, and science supporting, probiotics, visit http://www.YouAreWhatYouAbsorb.com.
Vidazorb® can be purchased online at vidazorb.com and drugstore.com
For more information or to arrange an interview with a company spokesperson, please contact:
Leesa Raab, 212-693-2150 Ext. 314, Leesa(at)adinfinitumny(dot)com
Beth Hurtubise, 212-693-2150 Ext. 311, Beth(at)adinfinitumny(dot)com
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